Consider the following statements about the Tropic of Cancer:
1. It passes through eight Indian states.
2. It passes through Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Both 1 and 2

  1. Step 1: The Tropic of Cancer crosses eight states, including Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Answer: Both 1 and 2. Why not the others: 1 only, 2 only and Neither 1 nor 2 don't fit.

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